Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Assistant Track and Field (Distance) Coach

Reporting to the Director of Athletics at Converse University, the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country/Assistant Track and Field (Distance) Coach will through a courteous, helpful, unbiased and professional manner implement and manage all phases of a competitive sports program in accordance with NCAA, Conference and Converse University regulations through a courteous, helpful, unbiased and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensure program recruitment and retention goals are attained.
• Administer and direct all aspects of the program.
• Submit and maintain annual budgets.
• Provide leadership and direction to the athletic team as well as to the individual needs of the team members.
• Academic monitoring of student-athletes.
• Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the University.
• Initiate and follow a team program and schedule that is consistent, reasonable, and effective for the student-athlete and the team.
• Provide regular support and direction to student-athletes.
• Make retention of student-athletes a goal and priority.
• Assist in managing social media accounts.
• Promote, as well as monitor, the physical, emotional and social welfare of student-athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years of intercollegiate coaching experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Commitment to liberal arts education.
• Compliance with the University's Service Expectations.